Mathis S.A. was a French automobile manufacturer that operated between 1910 and 1950. The company was founded by Émile Mathis, who was born in Strasbourg and died in Geneva. Mathis cars were known for their reliability and performance, and the company enjoyed success both before and after World War II. During the war, the company's factories were used to produce military equipment. However, the postwar economic downturn and the rise of larger manufacturers led to the decline of Mathis, and the company ceased operations in 1950.Mathis S.A. was a French automobile manufacturer that operated between 1910 and 1950. The company was founded by Émile Mathis, who was born in Strasbourg and died in Geneva. Mathis cars were known for their reliability and performance, and the company enjoyed success both before and after World War II. During the war, the company's factories were used to produce military equipment. However, the postwar economic downturn and the rise of larger manufacturers led to the decline of Mathis, and the company ceased operations in 1950.